Quinoa Salad
An easy quinoa salad made for busy families. Simple ingredients, quick prep, comes together fast and holds up well for busy weeknight.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 3 stalks green onions or more if you are an onion fan
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers red, yellow or orange
- 2 tbsp Lemon about 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup of corn frozen and thawed ok
- 1 15 oz can of Garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup sweet cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp of basil sage or any type of herb will do
- Braggs amino acid optional
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Then, spread quinoa out and place in the refrigerator or freezer to cool quickly.
- While quinoa cools, rinse and drain garbanzo beans and corn. Dice tomatoes, peppers, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs.
- Once quinoa is chilled, combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add Bragg’s aminos if using. Mix gently and serve.